Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v

Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v (Shmèv /eg/ [drugstore] [bit]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Iēibonjām Region of the Tetburland.

The name Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v is derived from the Goblin language, as Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded by Ca̋g Mētḩlāy 'Skyla Zena' Ca̋chvónḱ Mbó̄̄b Cúoī, who was culturaly Tauran.

Climate

Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 33°C (91°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 19°C (66°F). Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v receives an average of 282 cm/y (111 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v covers an area of nearly 202 km² (80 mi²), and an average elevation of 470 m (1541 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded durring the early 15th century in fall of the year 1405, by Ca̋g Mētḩlāy 'Skyla Zena' Ca̋chvónḱ Mbó̄̄b Cúoī. The establishment of the new community went well, though many minor issues had to be solved as time went on. This was enough to delay construction and push back the formal opening ceramony, leading to some embarisment for Ca̋g Mētḩlāy 'Skyla Zena' Ca̋chvónḱ Mbó̄̄b Cúoī.

Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v was built using the conventions of Tauran durring the early 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature waddle and daub construction with good timber frames and a stone foundation protected by thatched or shingled rooves. Most buildings with second floors are built in such a way as to overhang into the streets on the upper floors for more space, as building size seems to be the primary indicator of wealth within the community. Most buildings are not decorated with any integral features, but instead use ivy, flowers, and other natural elements in planters of on trellices to breathe life into the structure they grow upon.

Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v is is constructed arround a series of restrictive baked earthen mainstreets which form overlapping circles, with smaller strait roads linking the circiles to eachother at varrious points. The city is the proud owner of a properly designed set of renforced walls made from mighty querried stone blocks. Their construction and material choices would make a dwarf weap with joy, for each and every part of the elaborate fortifications are purly functional and robust well byond reason. Even nonexperts can tell the walls are an excelent defencive structure. Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v's exceptionaly well made fortifications are in an unremarkable state. To some, this is the ideal sate for defences to be in. In need of absoutly nothing, and ready to serve the city as needed.

A look around Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v gives the unmistakable impression the town is one of the strictest places imaginable. Everyone’s actions are clearly directed by laws they keep in heart and mind at all times. Orderly byond order is a phrase which Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v brings to mind.

Civic Infrastructure

Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v possesses a Aethary Link for its accademic, government, and financial institutions. Public Aethary access is available through one or more of these intitutions.

Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v has an Office of Civil Groundskeeping, which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the construction and upkeep up of all plant life, water features, and other natural decorations within Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v's parks.

Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v.

Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v has a government-funded child care program, overseen by the local Department of Nursemaids, which is responsible for providing childcare to working-class citizens according to local ordinances.

Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v has a Gravedigger's Guild, which is responsible for collecting the dead and laying them to rest according to all applicable laws and religious customs.

Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.

Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v has a Highwayman's Guild, which is tasked with maintaining the roads and highways leading into town as well as keeping them safe for travelers.

Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v has a Hall of Slayers, which is tasked with maintaining the roads and highways leading into town as well as keeping them safe for travelers.

Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v has a monistary of an order of Civil Monks, who provide divine-related services to the general public and maintain Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v's public wards, blessings, and other arcane systems.

Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v has an Millitary Academy which trains military officers and specilists.

Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v possesses a Galvanic Power Grid, which brings galvanic current to most if not all buildings in town, and permits a great many consumer goods to function within the Large City. Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.

Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. The library is open to the public, including the Aether Link.

Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands. They are not to be confused with the Office of Civil Groundskeeping as they do not hold authority over nor responsibility for Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v's natural decorations nor waterways.

Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v has a Guild of Roadworkers, who are responsible for maintaining the roadways and public paths within town. They also have the duty of enforcing all civil laws relating to the roadways.

Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v has a public schooling program overseen by the Hall of Sages who has the responsibility of ensuring access to affordable high-quality education in all basic classes (Reading, Writing, Mathmatics, General Sciences, General Arcana, and Social Education) is made available to all citizens.

Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v has a public septic system, which allows its citizens to have indoor bathrooms. The septic system is overseen by the League of Sewerkeepers, who posses the legal authority to enforce all laws relating to the septic system, and are also tasked with its maintenance and upkeep.

Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v is home to a University which provides higher education in a variety of fields, and also serves as a research institute for those same fields.

Cultural Notes

Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used has a sleek, linear appearance with stylized, often geometric ornamentation. The primary facade of its buildings often featured a series of set backs that create a stepped outline. Low-relief decorative panels can be found at entrances, around windows, along roof edges or as string courses. It was best known for its use of smooth finish building materials such as stucco, concrete block, glazed brick or mosaic tile. Decorative details can incorporate various artistic or exotic motifs to suit the building's function or the architect's whim. Chevrons, zigzags, and other geometrical motifs are common forms of ornament.

In Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v the milk never sours.

The Domovoi near Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves bloodletting to channel Truename Magic energies of tier 3 via chanting.

Economy

The following information was obtained via the Imperial Census Bureau as part of the Eyom Economic Outreach Program. It differs from Standard Imperial censuses in that many of Tom's citizens, regardless of culture, work in more than one occupation or hold more than a single job. The Imperial Census Bureau has ruled that a job is a job, hence, the intigers within the data presented here can count an individual more than once.

Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v Census Data: Year 2000

18359 of Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 1079 work in Agriculture
• 4124 work as Craftsmen
• 1484 work as Merchants
• 2826 work as Service Workers
• 1850 work as General Laborers
• 726 work as Skilled Laborers
• 2596 work as Civil Servants
• 1630 work in Cottage Industries
• 1067 work as Artists
• 977 work in Produce Industries

28805 of Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 962 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v is a major trade hub, connecting several important cities or resource production areas. It’s probably at an important river juncture, ancient crossroads, or occupying the only safe path through some perilous wilderness. Its position may be important enough that it can survive on trade alone, despite being unable to feed itself with the surrounding land. Such hubs are usually heavily garrisoned by the lord who profits from their tariffs and taxes.

Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century, Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v was attacked by soldiers from another nation, with orders to raid Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v lost 112 people, 343 livestock, and 44 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 30, when members of Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v's militia enacted an operation to scout a specific location for information about a particular prison. The operation was complicated by an outbreak of plague which struck the ranks, killing many and laying low many more. The conflict ended with the defense of the prison against a siege, which ended in a crushing defeat for Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Shmèveg Ji̊ Qi̊v's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

History